Pierce Pond Dam
Pierce Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Collin County, Texas, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Pierce Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Pierce Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jim Pierce;julia Pierce (private). It impounds the Tr-sister Grove Creek.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 6,300 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 62 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Collin |
| River/Stream | Tr-sister Grove Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.19146, -96.49013 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 6,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JIM PIERCE;JULIA PIERCE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05306 |
| Federal ID | TX05306 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |